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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.62, 1,246.08 and 553.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.62, 1,246.08 and 553.51 is: 764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.62 : 1,246.08 = 553.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.62/1,246.08 = 553.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.62x = 1,246.08 × 553.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.62x = 689,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,717.74/902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.13

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